Ahead of Saturday’s by-election in Rivers East Senatorial District, police authorities in the state have restricted movement in seven Local Government Areaa that will participate in the election.
The affected areas are Andoni, Tai, Khana, Gokana, Eleme, Oyigbo and Opobo/Nkoro, which make up the Rivers East Senatorial District.
The Commissioner of police in the state, Mr. Olugbenga A. Adepoju, who announced this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers State, ASP Blessing Kaborlo Agabe, on Friday in Port Harcourt, said it was part of comprehensive security measures put in place to guarantee a peaceful, orderly, free, fair, and credible electoral process.
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He said, “The Rivers State Police Command hereby notifies members of the public, particularly residents of Andoni, Tai, Khana, Gokana, Eleme, Oyigbo and Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Areas, of a temporary restriction on movement ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District By-Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026.
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“As part of comprehensive security measures put in place to guarantee a peaceful, orderly, free, fair, and credible electoral process, the movement of persons, vehicles, and motorcycles within the affected Local Government Areas will be restricted from 12:00 a.m, on Friday, 19th June 2026, until 6:00 p.m, on Saturday, 20th June 2026.
“The restriction is aimed at enhancing public safety, protecting electoral officials and materials, preventing electoral malpractices, and creating a secure environment for eligible voters to exercise their civic responsibility without fear, intimidation or harassment.
“However, the restriction will not apply to: Accredited officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Security personnel on election duty; Ambulance and other emergency service providers; Fire Service personnel; and Other essential service providers are duly authorised to perform official duties during the election.
“The Command warns that any individual or group found violating the restriction order, engaging in acts capable of disrupting the electoral process or participating in any form of electoral violence, vote-buying, voter intimidation, thuggery or any other unlawful activity will be dealt with decisively in accordance with the law.”
Adepoju called on all political parties, candidates, supporters, and residents of the affected Local Government Areas to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and cooperative with security agencies to ensure a successful electoral exercise.
He emphasised that all eligible voters, political stakeholders, community leaders, youth groups and residents of the affected areas to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly throughout the electoral process.
“The success of the election depends on the collective commitment of all citizens to uphold the rule of law and promote a culture of peace.
“The Command wishes to reassure the public that robust security arrangements have been put in place, in collaboration with other security and relevant agencies, to ensure the protection of lives and property, safeguard electoral materials, and guarantee a peaceful, free, fair and credible election.
“Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities. The Rivers State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that every eligible voter exercises his or her constitutional right in a safe and secure environment.”
“Together, let us uphold peace, respect the law, and make the Rivers South-East Senatorial District By-Election a model of democratic excellence.”
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